Remembering a Lady with Grace and Courage

HeartofSoul
HeartofSoul Member Posts: 729 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Forgive me if i seem out of place but im a male. Ive been in this particular board before to attmept to support and provide information on ovarian cancer months ago but left after realizing it may have been inappropriate for me to enter this specific cancer room.
Being a two time cancer survivor myself and having researched cancer intensely for years including ovarian, I had thought perhaps I could contribute and share my knowledge and experiences with other survivors and caregivers here.

Back in July 1998 my boss found out his wife developed ovarian cancer stage 4 and everyday for 3 years when i came to work, I slowly became a caregiver to another caregiver, my boss. I spent time both understanding how cancer works and was involved emotionaly in her battle with cancer and all the incideous scars that treatment and cancer can leave. Her name was Becky and I visited her from time to time while she was in treatment and was there with my boss at the hospital on Dec 10th 2001 when she took her last breath in her husbands arms. I never forgot her or the inspiration she showed with so much determination and strength. Then in 2008 I was diagnosed with cancer two different times, ten years after my bosses wife was dx with ovarian cancer. During the 4 months I was in treatment with chemo and surgery I thought about Becky and kept her in my spirits and heart and still do to this very day. I also know that each human being here in the Ovarian room at CSN are courageous, compassionate, and most of all, inspirational survivors to so many.

Thank you for the time and dedication you give to one another, its the most noble of human qualities.

Heart of Soul (Steve)

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  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    Hi Steve
    Thanks so much for writing.....it's totally appropriate for you to post here....yes, these women are remarkable in the way in which they fight this dreaded disease....I am taking care of my mother and am hoping for many more years.....I wish you the best in your fight as well...please come back.
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  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
    Thank you
    Steve, I think that anyone that has information on ovarian cancer is defintely welcome here. Just sharing your story is also welcome. We all need each other. Looks like you were blessed with having Becky cross your path. And I am sure you were a blessing to your boss. We all have to take one day at a time and enjoy that day to the fullest.

    Linda